Iceland Golden Circle: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Scenic Landscapes and Viking History
4.4
19 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on a self-guided audio driving tour of Iceland's Golden Circle, exploring scenic landscapes and Viking history. Learn about the nation's fascinating history and legends while driving through breathtaking vistas and historic structures. Purchase one tour per car and listen together!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • What’s On in Reykjavík - Tourist Information Centre - Your tour of Iceland’s famous Golden Circle begins in picturesque Reykjavik. From here, you’ll drive out into the stunning Icelandic wilderness toward the island nation’s most beautiful sights. As you drive, you’ll also hear tons of history and mythology, including the settlement of Iceland, Viking traditions, and Norse myths of Loki, Odin, Thor, and more!
What's Included
  • Automatic GPS storytelling: Enjoy hands-free tales as you explore.
  • Comprehensive tour experience: Access a full itinerary, travel tips, professional narrations, videos, text, and discover hidden gems.
  • No internet needed: Use the offline GPS map and route for uninterrupted navigation.
  • Customizable private tours: Travel by personal or rental car, take scenic breaks, and move at your preferred pace.
  • Tour Guide App included: Get your app link and password to start your adventure.
  • Tour at your leisure: Flexible scheduling allows for day-to-day travel or future trips.
  • Economical for groups: One purchase covers your entire car, offering savings over traditional bus tours.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Acquire one tour for each vehicle, not each individual. Everyone can enjoy it together!

Embark on a self-led exploration of Iceland’s most stunning scenery. Begin your journey in Reykjavik and traverse the renowned Golden Circle, a region showcasing awe-inspiring panoramas, shimmering waterfalls, and historical landmarks from the time of Vikings. As you travel, acquire knowledge about this intriguing country, its tales of Vikings, elves, and enchantment! To fully immerse yourself in the Icelandic experience, this is the perfect starting point.

After your purchase, make sure to check your email to download the Tour Guide App by Action. Use your exclusive password to gain access to your tour. These initial steps will require a strong internet/wifi connection. Simply follow the auditory directions and the indicated path from there.

Keep in mind that this is not a ticket for admission. Confirm operational hours prior to your visit.

No expiry — Your tour comes with a lifetime guarantee!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
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After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(19 Ratings)
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Miguel_v
Jan 9, 2024
tour says 4-6 hours,... - tour says 4-6 hours, That's really if you don't stop anywhere if you want to do hikes along the way or jump in a spring really plan for an 8 hour day! great tour! great value!
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544ceciliab
Nov 27, 2023
Enjoyed by ages 14 to 80 - This was perfect! We were traveling with teens and our elderly parents. All enjoyed and all could easily hear/understand the narrator.
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William_n
Nov 11, 2023
despite the occasional... - despite the occasional wandering away from the path due to the app not updating in a timely manner, was an excellent tour, definitely will repeat in the future!
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Alison_p
Oct 29, 2023
Perfect - Was so amazing! Nice roads in the fall so don't worry about rough driving. And amazing cool stops. Stories were great!!! Having the freedom to stop asking the way was great!
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Michael_g
Sep 10, 2023
The best audio tour we’ve ever used - This was the best $24 ever spent on travel. There were over 100 narrated stops all of which were activated by your physical location in regard to GPS. The app was easy to download and easy to use. The narration was extremely informative and interesting. We wished that there were more Iceland tours from this Guide.
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Mdmike9702
Sep 4, 2023
The best ever Golden Circle Tour - The commentary was amazing …we learned so much about Iceland and thus was our second visit. We wanted to take the guide with us on our upcoming drives here in Iceland. We’d really love it for the Western Fjords. Please consider doing more for Iceland. It was tge best $24 that we’ve ever spent traveling. The GPS trigger worked perfectly.
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Mark_s
Jul 22, 2023
We did it backwards.... - We did it backwards. Maybe you can start it that way. We just had to figured it out ourselves. Thanks
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Leslie_h
Jul 20, 2023
Explore the sights at your leisure. - After realising that it would not work until you were on the route covered by the app, it was easy to use and enjoyably informative. Much better way to explore the various sites in your own time by Hire car over a number ofdays to suit yourself. Good dialogue and highly recommended.
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Jessica_g
Nov 19, 2023
Great for self-driving tour to get the history and info on Iceland, but sound did not play loud enough - Was great to have a self driving tour and commentary! There was a lot about the history and current culture of Iceland. However, the app wasn't great with directions (apps like GPSy in the US have warnings well in advance and then tones when the turn has come up). We also couldn't turn up the sound enough on our rental car's terrible sound system.
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Sarah_g
Feb 19, 2024
Ok but overpriced and rushed - The audio tour is nice enough and has a few interesting bits, and we liked the way it started automatically so you could concentrate on driving. That must be really useful if you're travelling alone. BUT the narrator sounded like he was reading it for the first time, with a lot of mispronunciations and some sentences being really hard to understand because of the way he put the emphasis. The info was pitched at a pretty basic level (maybe aimed at children?) and I knew some of the dates were wrong from having glanced at Wikipedia the day before. If the only thing you know about Norse gods is from Marvel movies, this is for you. Otherwise, probably not. There's nothing on it that you wouldn't know from a really basic guidebook or website. The Golden Circle is well enough known for you to be able to plot your own route between the main points. It's definitely not worth the £34 we paid for it. Get a good guidebook for a fraction of the price and listen to some atmospheric Icelandic music by Sigur Ros or Olafur Arnalds instead as you admire the landscape.
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